Wow, what a great great place I was taking star for a walk and happened to run into this cute little place kind of tucked away a little bit. I walked in popped my head in and asked if they were dog friendly and not only are they dog friendly? They have dog treats. The place is so cute. The prices are absolutely amazing. The selection is great. I had the most amazing Bartender I can't remember his name. He also does Hair gorgeous smile, amazing personality just knowledgeable as can be he has blonde hair on the top just super friendly, just great great great service great place sat outside. Had a couple of drinks. I cannot remember the name of this. It's that new Italian seltzer, and it is absolutely amazing. Thank you for the great service. I met some amazing friends/neighbors. I will definitely be back. Thank you so so much. read more

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Not as many vegan options as I remember. Got the kimchi nachos. The vegan nacho sauce was either missing or very little. A lack luster dish. Brussels just ok. The notable thing here is their amazing wall of various beers, including Na options. Wines on tap also. Nice space overall. Patio seating. Nice staff. Very LGBTQ friendly. Have been here before for local pride events. read more

Frederick Social - Vegan kimchi nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Great location in the heart of Frederick. Came here on a Sunday between lunch/dinner and had no problem getting a table for a large group. Love that it's right on the creek too! Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed. The food was just okay - pretty typical bar food and nothing spectacular. The kitchen was out of a lot of options when we ordered which made the menu more limited. The tap wall is a cool concept and I really did enjoy the huge amount of different drink options they had! Each drink is on a touchscreen and provides a detailed description of the drink/flavor. However, it's pricey. Would pour half a glass and was basically the price for a full beer elsewhere. Service was okay. There are no real servers coming around. It's all order yourself, get your own drinks, and clean up yourself. The inside was nice. TVs showing football, kids area, and it was very clean. Outdoor patio as well. read more

Frederick Social - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I can't believe I've lived in the area as long as I have without trying Frederick Social. We don't have any plans on Christmas Day and Frederick social was open. We arrived around 1 and the server working gave us a tour of the place and thoroughly explained how to use the beer wall and gave us some good suggestions. We ordered some good and grabbed a beer to watch the game. The food was really good, I love the nachos with brisket. The layers are good as well as the toppings. My only recommendation woken be to smoke the brisket on site. You can tell that it isn't. The chicken tacos were very fresh and light. You can taste all of the flavors. They have a wall of 35+ beers, mix drinks, etc. with a ton of variety and local brews. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and are dog friendly. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. read more

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Experience was new and fun! I've never seen a self pour tap house, let alone with so much variety! There's truly something for everyone whether it be beer, cocktails, wine, or kombucha. They have cute safety checks in place to keep people from going overboard, but other than that, freedom is yours! Food is more unique than your typical bar fare, with bison burgers in a bowl, or kimchi mushroom burritos for example. The pretzel bites were a personal favorite. Would definitely come again. read more

Frederick Social - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

First the names they provide for the food, amazing. I am still laughing they were so funny. 1. The bowls (where i started) incredible. I got the Bison bowl and it was prepared exceptionally well. 2. Pizza was pronounced good. The one lament, no pepperoni as a topping! 3. The sliders were pronounced amazing. Overall the names are incredible. The food is well prepared. This place is on our places we are going back to for sure list! But the ultimate addition for Frederick Social Club? They have a Dog menu. Our Labrador Epicurean was delighted and left us alone while he enjoyed his dinner. read more

Everything was great but the manager on duty ruined the experience. Rude, passive aggressive, condescending- will never go back if he's there. You know who you are - talk - baseball hat, mole on your face.. Thank you for taking an important day for us and tarnishing it. read more

We came here w our 2 kids in a day trip and enjoyed ourselves. The food was above average for bar food. I got the grilled cheese w chicken and mushroom. My kids got soft tacos & cheese pizza. The chicken was "very juicy" according to my daughter. My husband got "straight shooter flat bread pizza". We also got tater tots. The ambiance was nice. Good selection and variety of music. I enjoyed eating at a establishment that supports LGBTQ+ and trans rights clearly. Cute photo backdrop. Small area for kids to play. The bathroom even had a changing table and step stool for kids. So as someone w a family, I felt seen. The manager came around and asked how we were doing and offered to show my husband how things worked since we had never been here before. He got two beers from the taps. I'm pregnant so I got a non alcoholic beer. He ordered me a mojito mocktail but we never received it and it was voided off our check. Total for us was $126 for two adults, two children, and three drinks combined. read more

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We had a fine time at Frederick Social the other day, but had some issues with service. The concept is great, and the space is big. It does feel a little unfinished, with an industrial ceiling. However, when we got there we couldn't find anyone at the front to help us get beer cards. I had to find two different people before someone helped us. We all weren't a fan of the fact that to check out you had to put your card in a jar to give either a 20% or 25% tip. If we got food it might make sense, but tipping that high for self service beer seems like a lot. There were also notices posted that the food is made to order and can take over 30 minutes. I hope the food is made to order, but many places do that and it doesn't take so long. Maybe we just came on an off night, but it didn't seem that great. read more

Kids lived their food. Adult food , nachos and smash burgers were just ok. But really enjoyed the over all experience. Kid friendly place. Good selection of board games. Good spacing of seating for families. The on draft wall was amazing! It has wine, cocktails, and beer. read more

Large selection of beverages in a continent location on the creek. Loved the Carmel espresso cocktail and the bison burger bowl. read more

Frederick Social - Nachos with crispy mushroom - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Social is a game-changer for beer enthusiasts. This fully self-serve beer tap restaurant offers a unique and interactive experience that's sure to impress. There are rows of gleaming beer taps, each offering a different brew waiting to be sampled. The concept is simple: grab a glass, grab a tap card, and pour yourself a pint of your favorite beer. With a wide selection of local and craft beers to choose from, there's something for every palate. The laid-back atmosphere is perfect for catching up with friends or unwinding after a long day. Plus, the self-serve setup means you can pour as much or as little as you like, giving you the freedom to sample a variety of brews without committing to a full pint. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always on hand to offer recommendations or help you navigate the tap selection. We didn't try any of the food because we had just eaten lunch when we stumbled upon this but there's a menu of snacks and shareable plates to complement your brews. If you're not a fan of beer they also offer a few wines, seltzers, and mixed drinks on tap. And if you're not in the mood for something alcoholic, they offer zero alcohol beers and kombucha! read more

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From out of town and was walking Carroll Creek. Stumbled upon Frederick Social and was not disappointed! A really neat idea with an extremely friendly and helpful staff, if you're beer lovers like us there is an excellent selection of taps where we were able to make our own flights with ease. Would highly recommend! read more

We recently held a Celebration of Life event, for my husband, at Frederick Social. Thanks to Mike, Audi and the awesome staff, our Celebration event was flawless. We had a slide show running on the two large screen tv's and we played my husband's favorite playlist over the sound system. Our guests received their drink card upon arriving and were able to pour a beverage from 50 different taps, including cocktails, ciders, wines and beers. Our delicious preselected menu items came out of the kitchen on a timely basis, with the variety of flatbreads being one of big hits. The weather finally cooperated and the roll up garage doors were opened and our guests were able to sit out on the patio. It was an emotional day for my family and we were so pleased with the outcome, due to Mike and Audi's communication, flexibility and attention to detail. Frederick Social is an awesome space and unique concept that we highly recommend for an event or just to stop in and enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat. read more

Absolutely incredible. Service is fantastic. Great selection. Would come again. Had an amazing time here celebrating.

Overall: super inclusive spot, fun pour your own beer selection, casual food, some TVs, lots of fun seating, some games, a kids area, and inclusive single stall bathrooms We will definitely be back. It was right on the river walk. It has a nice indoor and outdoor area to sit. I loved how there were lots of different places you could sit inside and I really appreciated the kids area. The pour your own beer wall also had coffee, komboucha, a non alcoholic option, cocktails, and I think wine. Options for everyone. The employees were very nice. One was new which I think is why our order originally came out without the proteins. It was fine for mine cus it was just on top but it made the ratios super off on my partners pizza. My spinach and broccoli bowl was tasty and balanced. read more

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Frederick Social is BEYOND incredible!! We held our wedding welcome party on Halloween -- Mike and Audi went above and beyond to make our day special. They were attentive, communicated constantly and clearly (a MUST for an anxious bride!) and the food was out of this world! My husband and I are vegan; this was NO PROBLEM for Frederick Social! The options were endless, and we ended up needing to cut options to save the kitchen time! The vibes were immaculate and we simply couldn't recommend Frederick Social more. Whether you're stopping by for a meal and (many) drinks or planning an event, THIS IS THE SPOT! read more

Fun to try lots of beers; love the self serve! (Didn't try food). Was a beautiful day, so enjoyed the open garage doors.

Staff is very nice.  You walk in and open up a tab, they give you a card and you can use it to purchase yourself wine or beer from the taps machine.  They have about 50 taps!  The food is reasonably priced,  but took a while to come out, about 30 minutes for the eggs and kids Cheeseburger sliders.  They send you a text when your food is ready and you go pick it up.  I like the atmosphere, they open the garage doors when it's nice weather out.  They also have a small kids area.  It's a great place for drinks. read more

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Amazing concept in Frederick where you get to pour as much beer as you'd like from over 60 options and get charged accordingly. You use a Frederick social card that compiles the charges and a new glass for each new pour. They also have great happy hour with great food options for $5. We got tacos and street corn dip and it was delicious. We discovered the dragon mule cocktail on tap there and loved it. There's plenty of drink and food options for everyone with different health concerns. Can't wait to go back! It's also family friendly with games for little ones and outdoor seating as well. read more

Frederick Social - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I love, LOVE this place! They give you a card and you can use it to pour however much beer you want to try. It could be anywhere from a few drops to a whole glass! Their selection was extensive. Not only do they have beers but they have ciders and cocktails on tap too! read more

Frederick Social - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We had such a nice time for our first visit to Frederick Md. All the staff at the Social were awesome! We had the chicken nuggs, the Cluckin' Old Bay bowl and the pretzel bites and all was delicious. The Bloody Mary and beers were tasty as well. We had a small issue with our dogs treat coming out with raw potatoes but after we brought it to their attention they were very apologetic and had it corrected right away. We will be back! read more

bluf: definitely lives up its name of being a great place for social gatherings. has elevated bar-type food for menu, very inclusive, pour-your-own tap rotations, sports, and even a kids area for little ones to play while adults do their thing. The service was great - very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They're located in a great spot in downtown Frederick, right by the river walk. Their venue is awesome too with lots of indoor seating and great spots to view popular sports games. Food was good. I got the flatbread (admittedly on accident) and it was okay. The tots were crispy and had good flavor. They had a great selection on rotation for drinks too including some non-alcoholic options. I definitely felt like they were making a real effort to be inclusive. Awesome spot and can't wait to check it out again read more

Frederick Social - flatbread with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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A brief learning process is required when you first come here. Simply put: you find an employee, connect your credit card with one of their access cards, and begin helping yourself to the drinks! It's a great concept: especially if you want to sample multiple drinks. Note: after a few drinks, you have to go back to an employee to re-verify your card. This is not up to them, it's a liquor board requirement, just to make sure you are not stinking drunk... haha. You can also order food in a similar process. Everything we have tried has been very delicious!! I have a friend who jokingly calls this place 'Frederick Anti-Social' because he missed the social interaction with waiters and bartenders... fair point. He also believes the tables should be 'bar height', to naturally promote standing and socialization. I agree with this point also..... read more

Frederick Social - Social Interaction - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Great service for late on a Sunday night. They didn't rush us even though it was close to closing room. Food was great too.

Fun atmosphere. Lots of games and even a small part area for the littles. There is only one register to order food and pick items up from, so might be a bit of a bottleneck if it's a busy time. Fortunately, we were there right when they opened so we were about to snag a table and then place an order. Text alerts for when food was ready to pick up helped to make things efficient. The pour wall was impressive and included a coffee station. We enjoyed the faux "crab" cakes made with hearts of palm. It was nice that the cashier informed us that the burger bowl was not in fact a burger and more like a salad with ground meat and burger toppings. The taste toys were probably air fried or cooked in a convection oven nectar they were not as crispy as we would have liked. Overall not bad and a great place for family outings or meet ups! read more

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This place was bustling on a Wednesday evening. It's bright inside with tons of windows, a mixed indoor outdoor concept right near the canal and there were people of all ages inside. The food was good, nothing special really, but there are a ton of veg options, and the happy hour options are priced very well. The tacos were $5! All the servers we interacted with were friendly. I also have to point out that relative to any other self-pour place I've been to this one was by far the cleanest, had the most abundant quantity and variety of glassware AND every single tap actually worked well, all of which are unfortunately a bit uncommon. read more

Frederick Social - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Yes, please. This establishment is a lovely addition to the Carroll Creek downtown area with an outdoor seating area and ample space inside for your party of whatever number you are interested in bringing to the space. When you walk in, you are greeted by someone who will inquire if you are new and if you would like food and/or drink. The latter would require a drink card so that you can go to their wall of amazing drinks on tap ranging from beers to hard cider and other beverages that you pay for by the ounce. When you want to order your food, go to the window/ station and place your order. They'll ask for your phone number, because that's how they tell you your food is ready. It's awesome. Get your food when it's ready. Grab a drink, refill as you please (provided you don't mind how much you're spending), pick up a game, and relax and enjoy. I love this space - it's open and welcoming. It has plenty of room and feels fresh and clean. Folks of all ages will find something here from the menu, though perhaps every table will want their own order of nachos or other popular appetizer. They are delicious- the nachos! If you want something a little heartier, they definitely have options for you. Consider an artisanal grilled cheese, tacos, brunch waffles, salad, and my favorite Brussel sprouts appetizer. The menu is marked clearly for V and VG and G and GM and VGM for the folks who are focused on vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and if modifications are available. Food is delicious. I'd go back here anytime someone wanted to join me! read more

I came here with some friends on a weekend around lunch time and it wasn't too busy. I was able to find outdoor seating quickly. However, it did start to get busy and I realized people were having trouble finding an area to hangout at. There was live music which had a great atmosphere. All drinks were self pour so it made it super easy to help yourself to whatever drink you like. They have beer, wine, cider, and cocktails all on tap. Service is super friendly and there's games in the back to play. I'd definitely come back here to try out more of their drinks! read more

Frederick Social - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This place is awesome. If you want to drink just about anything alcoholic, they have lots of options for you to come and socialize! Come in, open a tab, and then they give you a key card to unlock any tap that you want. They charge each drink by the ounce, so pour as much as a pint sample just a little bit, which is perfect for an indecisive person like me! On tap: they have mostly beer, and they arrange them from lighter lagers and session ales to darker porters and stouts. They also had a few wines on tap, a few cocktails on tap, and even some kombucha (the one I got when I was there was delicious). As a parent, it can be tricky to patronize places like this but they had a little play corner with toys and games for kids. They also had some games that you can take to your table for the whole family to enjoy! They have some food options to enjoy. They were out of a few menu items when I went, but everything we tried was decent pub fare. The staff was great, the atmosphere jovial, and the drinks plentiful. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Great place to bring family and pets with indoor and outdoor seating. Dog-friendly patio is what we needed today, since we couldn't check into our Air BnB just yet. Self-serve pours are awesome-you have the ability to try whatever you'd like and are charged by the ounce (depending on what you get, prices vary but are reasonable!) Also, there is wine, mixed drinks, and boozy kombucha on the taps and a bar for additional cocktails! Food was great-husband had the brisket sliders, kiddo had the cheese flatbread pizza, and I had the broccoli/farro/potato bowl with chicken added. It was all wonderful, though there may be a long wait (we waited around 35-40 minutes), but they do put an approx wait time so you know what to expect. We would definitely come back. Also--it's along the river walk and next to the creamery if you want some local ice cream after! read more

Frederick Social - Dog-friendly patio complete with water bowls and a doggie menu (she got the peanut butter cup)! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The review criticizing the "toddler section" has me dying. The audacity of this business centered around alcohol having OnLy 10 ToYs, I mean really how dare they! I'm sure toddler play section was at the top of their business plan. I really enjoyed Frederick Social! It's a fun pour-your-own-drinks business. The vibe is really chill and a place you can go and meet up with friends. They have an ample selection of beers, wine, and cocktails. You can sample just a sip or pour a whole glass (or several) The food isn't like it's about to be Michelin star or anything, but it's decent good bar food. We got pretzels and chips and dip and devoured it all, along with our drinks. I'm a former Frederick local so I can only wish something like this opens in NoVa! read more

This place was cool because they had the tap wall. It's a place you can pay and pour beer yourself to try a bunch and also keep your own tabs. The beers on tap had some good choices from around the country. There were also cocktails and whine on tap as well. A cool little spot. Downside is that it closed at midnight. read more

Frederick Social - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Hosted a group at Frederick Social this weekend. Mike and Audi are communicative, accommodating and fun! The food and drinks were delicious. Our group had a blast. Everyone we interacted with went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you for a great experience! read more

I've been to quite a few of these beer hall, self tap-houses, and this is by far my favorite! The staff was very helpful and engaging. They have a play room for the youngsters to enjoy. The beer wall has plenty of options, including non beer options like cocktails and kombucha. If you're hungry, they offer a variety of vegan and non vegan options. Overall ambiance has something for everyone and I highly recommend this place out if you're in the area! read more

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lady at the front desk was awfully rude. this was my first time here and i will never come back after the rude service i had. i'm over 21 and they wouldn't let me drink after i showed them a government certified proof of ID on my phone and also had photos to show. so beware to bring your physical ID as this business takes apple pay but can't accept mobile forms of ID. I was with a group of al adults in their 30s. the staff was eyeing me suspiciously and giving me nasty looks. no one even came around for any requests for food as initially asked. staff was just hanging out in the back socializing with others. overall, i will never come back here for such rude service and people and to be treated less than here. such a shame because i love visiting local frederick businesses. read more

Writing this review for anyone who does *not* want to spend their Saturday evening drinking alcohol in a daycare. Because this establishment, who serves primarily beer, wine, and cocktails decided to build a children's play area in the back you will find that a large number of parents choose to abuse the child-friendly policy and stay later into evening. You'll find children occupying entire tables and roaming the facility unattended. I do sincerely hope that at least one of their parents is abstaining from drinking so that the entire family makes it home safe and sound. It's a shame because the beer and food was great. Just didn't want to babysit while enjoying. read more

Perfect outdoor seating, great deals, fun menu, and super friendly staff!! Absolutely loved it!

So much fun! Great selection of beer, wine, and cider. Fantastic service and great location downtown Frederick. Highly recommend.

Been here multiple times and will continue to come back when I get a chance. The food menu is good but not great. The beer selection and atmosphere are A++ though. Everything is simple to understand and easy to access. Beers are clearly labeled and the variety is outstanding. read more